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Soul Food Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

There is something about homemade macaroni and cheese that makes me want a complete soul food meal. I’m talking about crispy fried chicken, tender collard greens with ham hocks, buttery cornbread, and super creamy cheesy mac and cheese. Yassss! Just the thought of it take me back to my childhood!

I remember it just like it was yesterday. My mom would wake up early every Sunday to get started on dinner. She’d turn on the radio, play that good ol’ r&b ( explains why I listen to r&b while I cook!), and go in! My mom would be in the kitchen all Sunday peeling potatoes for her southern potato salad, and cleaning fresh greens that she bought from the market. I’d just observe everything, and patiently wait for her to ask me to sample something. My favorite thing to sample was macaroni and cheese! I’d always make up an excuse for why I needed two bites to ” make sure” it was right… Yeah I was a greedy lil thang back then too! Especially when it came to mac and cheese!

Well some things never change. Even as an adult, I still love me some macaroni and cheese. If I had to pick my favorite recipe for macaroni and cheese, I probably couldn’t because there are way too many to choose from. That’s like asking me to choose between Morris Chestnut and Idris Elba.. Why can’t I just like both of them?!! DON’T MAKE ME CHOOSE PEOPLE!! However, I can tell you that I prefer southern & soul food mac and cheese over the others.

Since I already have a southern baked macaroni and cheese recipe uploaded, I will share my soul food version. I actually shared a similar recipe many years ago. However, since then I’ve added more cheese, and changed the steps. Take a look!

Now we all know I have a ton of macaroni and cheese recipes uploaded already, but I refer to this one as my soul food macaroni and cheese recipe for several reasons. Reason number one – this is the kind of baked macaroni and cheese you probably had growing up in a soul food household. It has cheese throughout it, and it is completely homemade! Reason number two – honey child I put my soul into this southern soul food macaroni and cheese!

Unlike a lot of southern mac and cheese recipes, I do not use any eggs nor Velveeta in this one. Why No Velveeta? Because it is not needed! The cheese sauce that I make ( from scratch, might I add!) is creamy and cheesy enough. Forget about the myth that Velveeta HAS to be used in soul food mac & cheese. It’s all lies I tell ya!! I’m not saying this because I dislike Velveeta ( because I’ve used it in other recipes!), I’m simply stating the truth.

The homemade cheese sauce that I make for this macaroni and cheese is made from three different cheeses. I use Havarti, Gouda, and…..CREAM CHEESE! The cream cheese is what make this cheese sauce so freaking creamy. I tell you, it is amazing!

Now as far as pasta, I use plain ol’ elbow macaroni pasta, nothing special. You can use any brand that you choose, just make sure that you don’t overcook the pasta ( don’t nobody want any mushy mac and cheese sweetie!).

Oh and before we get into the recipe, here is a tip: For best results buy the cheeses in block, instead of buying shredded cheese. I find that it melts better!

Comments

With this recipe I could get behind mac and cheese! lol! So often mac and cheese is dry not creamy, but this changes the game. Pinned. Definitely making this recipe!!!!! Thanks (my mac & cheese lovin family thanks you also)!

Hi Rosie, thank you for taking your time on showing the steps on how to make mac and cheese. Is going to be my first time making it. Hope it comes out really good. Im going to make it tomm. for thanksgiving. I will write back to you on how it came out. thanks.

The mac and cheese is amazing! I have made it 3 times since finding the recipe. I brought it to a friends party as a side dish and it went in records time. Thank you for sharing one of the best mac and cheese recipes I have tried.

Omg!! Made it for Thanksgiving and it was a hit. My son hollered and kissed my head (he’s a mac n cheese fan) – he said I have to make this every holiday. Next time, this girl will have a food processor so satisfying and delicious!

HI ROSIE. I JUST JOINED YOUR SITE, AND I’M ENJOYING WATCHING YOU MAKE YOUR RECIPES. I’VE TRIED PRINTING OUT SEVERAL OF YOUR RECIPES, BUT ARE UNABLE TO PRINT THEM. CAN YOU EMAIL ME AT kbama125@aol.com AND TELL ME WHAT I’M DOING WRONG?
THANKS,
NETTIE
ROSIE, I’M UNABLE TO PRINT YOUR RECIPES. CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT I’M DOING WRONG. I HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR MAILING LIST.

I LOVE macaroni and cheese, but before I didn’t know how to prepare it. I attempted other recipes but it didn’t come out tasting good. Your recipe is filling, creamy, and full of flavor (not bland)! I prepared it for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! My family kept going back for more (and so did I)! It was so good that the men of my family took plates home and the mac-n-cheese was in their to-go plates. Thank you for teaching me how to cook my favorite food! I definitely plan to try out more of your recipes for the upcoming holiday season!

Love… Love this recipe! It’s so creamy & so cheesy! I have made this two times so far and every time it has been a big hit with everyone! This one is definitely my favorite! Thank you for sharing this recipe!!!!!

I made this Mac and cheese for Christmas dinner yesterday and my family and friends were asking for more today! They were so impressed! Even the picky eaters were in LOVE, asking who made the mac and cheese and giving me compliments! I must mention that I NEVER EVER cook anything! I followed the directions and it was a great success. I just had to leave a comment to show my appreciation. Thanks for the video as well because the visual helped.

Hi Rosie, Thank you for this awesome an amazing recipe , I made it yesterday for Sunday dinner,because i was looking for an amazing Mac an cheese. To take to my sister in law’s ,,daughter baby shower,so I made it yesterday it was fantastic Honey,it will surely be great for the baby shower, I am 45 years old an I do a lot of cooking 4 kids 1grand an hubby. I been cooking for yrs. The way my grandmother used to cook was amazing but everybody keeps the recipes quiet an on thevhush hush so i went looking on my own for years now, I knew how to make it, her way but never really had the measurements, we knew to put this in an that in but never the measurements exactly. So it would be Ok but never really great an what i was really looking for an searching for that particular taste ,,,,an have been on the hunt for years ,but ms Rosie you win hand down ,I love love love it. You know yo stuff honey. I am now watching everything you make. My next thing will be your caramel cake, my grandmother, would make this when we were kids but I have made this before but your cake recipe looks great an the icing too. Thanks again .I can’t say enough.

Hi Lynnmarie! I’m so glad that you liked my Soul Food Macaroni and Cheese recipe. It’s definitely on of my go to recipes for parties, and holidays. Let me know how the caramel cake comes out for ya! XOXO

Ms Rosie wanted to let you know the Mac an cheese was the star of the shower this past Saturday.they were doing the happy dance an raving on an on about it.I took two party pan trays , so in total I made 3 trays so far .I will nev er make another Mac an cheese that goes in oven any other way. Thank you, thank you ,thank you for your amazing talent an recipes an for helping me shine bright an star ..

Hi Rosie,
I try this Mac and cheese recipe over the holidays beside making our traditional Puerto Rican meals. I even made it again for a foodie day I had with my best friends. They loved it. I for sure love this recipe. This will be my go to Mac and cheese dish for now on. It was the bomb.com. 🙂

I made two 9×13 pans of this recipe for our family lunch on Easter Sunday. At first I was only going to make one pan but after coming home with basically no leftovers, I am so glad that I made the two pans. Rosie, thank you for sharing this recipe, it is now my favorite and only mac and cheese casserole that I will make from here on out:)

This looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it. I live in Australia and am no able to source colby jack cheese anywhere unfortunately and was wondering what you would recommend as a substitute? Thank you and can’t wait to make this

Only make low fat Mac and cheese but I was asked to make some for a party and no low fat-lol. I used your recipe after all the great comments and great feedback on it. I will be making it again so I can eat it right out of the oven!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

OMgosh, I am so happy to find this!! I have known for a long time that southern Mac N Cheese was different and special, didn’t have a CLUE how to do it. I just found you. Frankly, I am very very excited about your other southern recipe, especially greens! THANK U!!!!!

Extremely delicious ! Made this recipe tonight for Sunday dinner and was iffy about all those random cheeses but I would have missed out if I didn’t use them ! My boyfriend couldn’t stay out the pan and he’s VERY picky at that ! Also made your southern candied yams.. You are the real MVP ! Saving these recipes for my lifetime.. Thank you so much ! I’m only 22 so just know my future family events will be with you recipes !

Hi Rosie, I found your recipe on Youtube yesterday and went right to the store after work and bought everything to make it. And I am glad I did. My picky son ate it for dinner yesterday and it was the only thing he complimented me on. (I gave you credit ; ) He ate it again for breakfast this morning. My Mother came over to visit and ate some after football last night and put up a to-go container afterward. Sadly, there isn’t much left over, so I’ll have to hit the store again. This is the best. Thank you!!

Hi, Rosie!!
I have been humbled. I REALLY thought my mac and cheese recipe was the bomb, until I tried this one. Honey, this mac and cheese is the TRUTH!!! I made it for our Sunday dinner and it was a HUGE hit!! So, I have happily tossed my recipe out the rotation and replaced it with yours!! And with the holidays coming up, I’m pretty sure I’ll be trying out many more! Thanks for sharing!!

I’ve been making Mac & Cheese all wrong! Your recipe is outstanding. Made it for the family the other night and it was a huge hit! My little one is a mac and cheese connoisseur and declared this to be far superior to any mac she’d had in her entire life. (That’s 8 whole years, mind you lol!) Thank you so much for this recipe. I plan to make this over the Holidays from now on, as well as for any potlucks that come my way. You’re amazing.

I have lost count of how many mac and cheese recipes I’ve tried over the years. I’d settled on one that’s pretty good that I’ve used for the past several years. THEN i tried this receipe. Oh My Goodness. This is the best. I made it for the first time last weekend. My search is over. This will be my macaroni and cheese recipe forever. Rich, creamy, flavorful and oh so yummy. Thank you so very much.

Rosie, your recipes are simply amazing. I am going to next try the soulful mac and cheese. I am so very excited. I believe with you and your amazing recipes, the food network needs YOU!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us on the web. I do hv one question. Your recipe states to buy block cheese. I was going to buy from the deli. However, I am unclear as to the thickness and how many slices equal 4 oz. Also, Could I substitute heavy cream for half and half, which I already have. Or should I buy half and half?

Thank you again, for taking the time and energy to display your recipes in such a clear and concise manner.

OMGoodness!!! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I simply believed that my Mac & Cheese recipe needed a make over. I’m so happy to have found you. Sooooo I made my list on last night and did my shopping first thing this morning. I wanted to play around with the recipe and ended up making pans for my neighbors. I made a small pan for my household as well but didn’t want to over do it, considering that Thanksgiving is less than 1 week away. It’s was all really good. Thank you! Thank you! Thank yooooou!

This is a great tasting recipe and it’s easy to follow! The sauce made with cream cheese, havarti and Gouda cheeses make it wonderful. I bought the havarti and Gouda from the deli and when I got home I realized they sliced me a smoked Gouda cheese instead. It was still excellent though….I just cut back on the smoked paprika. The proportions listed for each ingredient is perfect. Thank you!

I made this yesterday and it was amazing! This was my fourth attempt at making Macaroni and cheese for Thanksgiving and for the first time I didn’t feel like anything was missing! This will be my go to Mac and cheese recipe from now on 🙂

Made this today with my girlfriend, we love cooking and trying new recipes and this has now become a must have dish for family gatherings and holidays. Your recipe is genius and so delicious. Thank you so much for sharing !

Everyone says never make something the first time on Thanksgiving!! Well.. I did… The Cornbread Dressing and the Macaroni and Cheese was Spot On!! Everyone Loved It and After Making two pans of each.. There was Nothing Left. You Are The Bomb!!

Everyone says never make something the first time on Thanksgiving!! Well.. I did… The Cornbread Dressing and the Macaroni and Cheese was Spot On!! Everyone Loved It and After Making two pans of each.. There was Nothing Left. You Are The Bomb!!

Rosie, I just want to let you know that I was a SHERO at Thanksgiving!! I have been hosting Thanksgiving now for 7 yrs and this I will admit was the best. The mac n cheese was a HIT!! I made 2 pans, one just as you have it then I made one with crab. Can I tell you both pans were empty by the end of the night. There was over 40 family members at my house and very little left overs. I was glad everyone enjoyed my cooking. I will admit, I’ve gotten better thanks to you. You are my go to girl for all my recipes and you really help me to shine. Thank you!!

My husband has been searching for the elusive *perfect* Mac & Cheese, for as long as I’ve known him. He always tells the story about being in San Francisco and paying $50 for a Mac & Cheese at a restaurant, claiming to be the “best”. He was very disappointed.
I’ve come close over the years and he’s been very happy. I stumbled over this recipe and tried it today. I cannot thank you enough. This was a crowd pleaser, and it sure to be a cherished family favorite. 😀 thank you!!

I just came across your site as I was searching for a new recipe. I’ve been using the same one for a couple of years now, and recently made it for Christmas, but it was very dry and not as creamy. I see in your recipe you add cream cheese. I am not a fan of cream cheese as I don’t really like the taste. Is it an absolute must to include in the recipe? Are you able to taste it?

Rosie my Rosie I can’t thank you enough for your unbelievable recipes!
For Christmas dinner I prepared your mac and cheese collard greens and candied yams, unbelievable. I was so pleased and proud at how deliciously wonderful everything turned out. I owe it all to you Baby. I’m not a natural cook but fortunately for me I can read and I followed your recipes to a tee. Your videos are a valuable tool Rosie and with that being said, next stop for you Food Network Happy New Year
Hattie

I made this Mac N’ Cheese this past Thanksgiving 2016 and it was a hit!! Everyone was like this Mac N’ Cheese is GOOOD!! Very tasty, creamy, and down right flavory delicious!! This is my go to Mac N’ Cheese now oh and I followed your recipe to the “T”! It’s perfect!!

OK so i literally NEVER leave comments on recipes but I just made this for my picky boyfriend and you really touched my heart Rosie. This is amazing. He loved it. Everyone loved it. He grew up on soul food and I didn’t so I never even usually dare to try to make any soul recipes but after seeing all the positive reviews and no velveetain this I knew I could at least try. Omg. Life changer!!

I love your recipe for this mad & cheese my batch is in the oven right now, I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for your recipe this will be the only way I make my Mac & cheese for now on. P.S. I wish I can post a picture of it when it finishes

This recipe was delicious!!! Just made it and I can’t stop going back for more!!! Thanks for sharing! Question for you. I love extra sharp cheese, can I pair that with the mozzarella and sharp instead of the Colby Jack?

Hi Rosie! I’m looking to make this recipe for thanksgiving but I’m a little worried about the seasoning measurements in which you have posted. I’m afraid that a teaspoon of each seasoning won’t be enough. Did you precisely measure each seasoning or did you kind of eyeball it and seasoned it to your liking?

I want to make this recipe a day or two ahead. Should I assemble the whole dish are keep them separate and put together the day of Thanksgiving and heat? I am concerned about the noodles absorbing the sauce and losing some of the creaminess.

Have you ever assembled this dish, then refrigerated it over night and baked the following day? Just wondering if this method affects the quality at all. I’ve made this macaroni and cheese (same day) several times before and it is DELICIOUS. Just trying to get a jump on Thanksgiving day.

I grew up eating (very little) of the traditional soul food baked mac & cheese (made with eggs as the binder), but never really loved it. It was either too sharp or too bland. As an adult (with a child who absolutely loves mac & cheese), I’ve been searching for a tastier and well balanced version (without egg) that I could enjoy. I can safely say- THIS IS THE BECT MAC & CHEESE RECIPE….EVER!!!! Thank you for sharing:-)

OK, so I just made this for Thanksgiving, mind you it was my first time making it. I followed your instructions step by step and used the exact cheeses. IT WAS A HIT! I had no left overs what so ever! Unfortunately I only made one batch, so I will definitely do double for Christmas! This recipe is truly a keepsake!

Made this for thanksgiving this year. And it too (along with the green beans in the slow cooker with bacon pieces) was a super super hit. So good, my family was asking me to make more the Sunday after thanksgiving because it was all gone! Thanks for the recipe! Normally my mac n cheese would be hit or miss. Thanks to you it will always be a hit!

My husband found this recipe for me to try for Christmas Eve dinner with his family. I prepared it the night before and put it the oven before dinner and OMG! It was delicious and everyone was pleased with it. The cheese sauce was so creamy and the macaroni wasn’t dry like others I’ve tried! I will definitely be checking your website more often for recipes. 🙂

I searched everywhere for an authentic soul food macaroni and cheese. I searched dozens of recipes until deciding on yours.
I made it for the first time on Christmas and it was exactly like you said it would be. It was creamy, smooth and smoky! It was also rich and delicious!

Thank you for sharing this recipe and video! I know I would be invited to the cookout!!

Hi Rosie I have made this dish multiple times and it is to die for. I want to make smaller dishes for easter this year because it is only me and my boyfriend. I am making this and the candied yams. Is it ever ok to cut the ingredients in half to make smaller portions. Thanks

What a wonderful recipe. My baby is allergic to eggs so I tried this as an egg-free Mac and cheese. I used the gluten-free eggless elbows and it turned out perfect. We love it !! Thank you for this recipe and the smoked paprika is amazing.

Oh my cheese!!! This dish looks absolutely amazing! I must try it! My mother-in-law currently makes the best mac & cheese in our rural neighborhood. With this recipe though, I might actually finally steal her title of Mac & Cheese Queen! LOL Totally going to make this very very soon! Thanks so much for sharing it!

This is hands down the BEST Southern baked mac and cheese recipe. I love that you incorporated other cheeses outside of cheddar. People laugh and side eye me when I say I add havarti and gouda claiming it’s not “soul food”, but they soon shut up. I love your blogs and videos. Not only have my cooking skills increased, but you are helping to make my job as a stay at home mom enjoyable. It is hard work, but the look on my family and friend’s face after they try your recipes make me so happy. Thank you so much for the time you spend teaching us. On a side note I do have a question. I entertain a lot and this mac and cheese is always in demand and it always goes quickly. So…..instead of making 2 dishes of this recipe can I simply double all the ingredients? I know doubling is not always the answer. Is there any advice you can give me?

Hi Rosie,
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I made it for a 4th of July party that had some Mac & Cheese connoisseurs in attendance – they loved it and so did I. I tripled the recipe, baked it for an additional 20 minutes with it covered for the first 15 minutes. The end result was Bubbly, patches of brown, gooey, creamy and stringy goodness. Mmmmmmmmmm!!

Absolutely the BEST recipe ever. I made this for my stepdad, who is the pickiest mac n cheese person, and he couldn’t get enough. He even ate it the next day with dinner when he wasn’t even hungry. He said it was so good he could help himself! Thank you!

Huney yes you are so right velvetta cheese DO NOT go in home made mac and cheese!!! Anyway love your recipe, it’s almost similar to mine except I’ve never used cream cheese in it before(but i will be trying it out) and i don’t use all those different cheeses as you do. However, I do use sharp cheddar along with a mix blend of cheeses AND I layer mine with some good ol’ red rind(hoop) cheese and top it with sharp cheddar. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR PASSION WITH US AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!

I just tried your recipe and I enjoyed it can’t waot for my family to try it!!!!! I also did the seeet cornbread enjoyed that also I’ll be 34 Nov 7 and I barely cook and now I’m inspired by you Thanks soooo much

Hi Rosie this recipe sounds delicious one question does the taste change if I use smoked gouda instead of regular as smoked is all I have but I don’t want to effect the taste with the smoked if it will make a big difference

Hi Rosie,
I never leave comments for recipes I’ve tried on Pinterest, but I wanted to leave a comment for you. Last year I made your mac & cheese recipe as a side dish at Christmas and it was such a big hit with my family. Even my son-in-law who swore he does not like mac & cheese loved it! The kids are all coming in from out of town for Thanksgiving this year and they requested I make it again. Thank you for sharing your yummy recipe!

Hi Rosie, I made your recipe 2 years ago for Thanksgiving and it was an hit.My family couldn’t stop talking about it. My question is can i prepare this dish the night before, and if I do will it still taste the same.

Hello Rosie !
So I’m brining some of your amazingg Mac & cheese ( I made it last year and fell in LOVE) to a Friendsgiving and there’s going to be about 20 people , I’m thinking of doing a big pan and if so should I just double the recipe in one big pan ? Like double all ingredients?

I posted a comment asking a question earlier this fall, and I am following up because your recipe intrigues me so. I am a student at Vanderbilt University taking one of the country’s premier soul food classes available in higher education. I have been through dozens of proclaimed “soul food” macaroni and cheese recipes and not one of them has included flour. In my class we have learned that soul food has been defined (from the Black Power movement of the 60’s) as the cuisine of black Americans from various backgrounds, and considering that you are a black American, this macaroni and cheese does count as such.

On the other hand, this is the first “soul food” macaroni and cheese that uses a roux (with flour, milk and butter) as its base. I am curious as to the origin of this recipe is and your background with macaroni and cheese, because, as you say, “this is the kind of baked macaroni and cheese you probably had growing up in a soul food household”. If there’s a group of people making soul food who make macaroni and cheese without flour, I’d love to find out more.

Rosie, Rosie, Rosssiieeeee, This was my first take making Macaroni and Cheese. Girllllll this is one of the best Macaroni and Cheese’s I have ever tasted. Shredding the Cheese instead of buying the Shredded Cheese makes a huggggeeeee difference. For my Husband to tell me that this is thee best Macaroni and Cheese he’s ever had and that he likes it BETTER THEN HIS MAMA’S, Whewwwww Chile… Thank you Rosie, Thank you!!! I will be using a lot more of your recipes.

I think I feel guilty for using so many of your recipes this Thanksgiving. I prepped my Mac & cheese & will bake it tomorrow. I tasted it with the sauce and I can’t wait. I know it’s going to be Awesome! Thanks for the yummy recipe!

Thank you Rosie! I absolutely LOVE this recipe, I’ve been using it for the passed 3 years. But this year I’m making 2 batches in the same day for different families at different times…how can I keep it fresh and out of the danger zone before I bake it? I prefer to bake it right before I serve it, but I’m preparing everything else a few hours ahead of time.

I’ve been experimenting with different Mac and cheese recipes and I will give this one a try. I like to try different cheeses other than the traditional ones. Also I want to make one that is different than my friends and family. I’m a little skeptical about using flour and hopefully I won’t miss it up. LoL

Rosie, Rosie..This was TheBomb.Com . I just made this recipe this past weekend and everyone loved it. I followed all your steps and my lactose intolerant behind hated me after eating it but It was amazing. Thank you so much!!

Hi! This recipe looks amazing! I was wondering if I can make it in bite sizes, in a muffin pan? How will I bind it all together? Does it stay creamy even the next day or does it dry out like all the Mac and cheese recipes that I have made ?

I made this for the second time this weekend and had to use more a cup more half and half because I didnt have any evaporated milk. This still turned out and was the 2nd thing gone at the bbq. Thank you for this recipe Rosie! I made your crockpot macaroni in the past and I loved it as well. Your recipes are amazing!

Just wanted to say I love this recipe. I have made it for the past 3 holiday seasons and made 2 pans before I had my baby. It held up great in the freezer. When we were home with a newborn it was so easy for my husband to just throw the assembled dish into the oven and bake. I’ve now successfully made it for the night of, refrigerated it to bake the next day, and froze it to bake a month later. It comes out great everytime!

Thank you for sharing such an awesome recipe that doesn’t include Velveeta. Not a big fan of anything Velveeta..grew up in an Italian household where everything was made from scratch and my mom always thought Velveeta was cheating..lol..awesome recipe❤

Hi Rosie, I have been making your southern baked Mac for a while now. My family loves it ! They also love the breaded topping. How do You feel about doing this soulfood recipe and adding the bread crumb topping to it?

Bam! What a hit. I’m not the cook of the house, but I do grill and handle a lot of tailgates. I cooked some baby back ribs yesterday to surprise my wife who was returning from a girls weekend. I found this mac n cheese recipe and to be honest was a little intimidated. Now my wife says I will have to cook more often. I can at least promise you it will be on the tailgate menu soon. I can’t wait to go home for lunch today for some left overs.

I ran across your recipe for Macaroni and cheese while looking for a recipe that did not involve Velveeta. I was never a fan of macaroni and cheese except my mamas and grandmas because they did not use Velveeta. I don’t like American cheese , thus not a fan of Velveeta. Your recipe is amazing and I can now enjoy macaroni and cheese again. Thanks so much for your wonderful recipe.

I have been making your mac and cheese recipe for the last four Thanksgivings and I will NEVER use another recipe! The best part is NO VELVEETA!!! This is by far the best I’ve found and reminds me of the mac and cheese my aunt makes..she’s straight outta the south and knows SOUL food!

My mother-in-law is used to that boxed mac and cheese and craves this every year (I think I was really welcomed to the family after the first time I made this for her. Ha ha!).

I took a leap and try this recipe, and I absolutely love it! It came out amazing! Honestly, after I made the cheese sauce, I tried it. And I was like fuckkk it real life tasted like bacon /: I was like damn but I just trusted the process and it was so good! Everything together is delightful! 10/10 so good. Lil pricey tho gonna the cheeses tho but worth it (:

Oh my gosh! I just came down from the food nirvana I experienced after making and eating your recipe. At first when I found the recipe and saw “cream cheese” as one of the ingredients I was skeptical that I would like it. I am so glad and thankful I made it anyways. I am so going to take this for my night shift ER potluck! I will be everyone’s hero. Thank you ssssoooo much for sharing this recipe!

This is the 3rd mac and cheese recipe of yours I have tried, and this is the 3rd mac and cheese recipe of yours I will make again. Very very good, and really (at least for me) could be a meal in itself!!!!! Everyone loved it